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Patient Services Intermediate

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Adult Echocardiography laboratory is currently looking to recruit an outgoing, self-directed & positive individual, with impeccable customer service skills, to join the Adult Echo lab scheduling team as a Patient Service Intermediate. This position would work full time in Echo scheduling office, scheduling various types of testing for the Echo, DVU, and EKG departments, as part of the Cardiovascular Testing Call line, while providing clerical support to a dynamic department.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

+ Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

+ 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

+ Work in the Echo Scheduling office/Call Center, taking calls and scheduling patients for testing within the CVC and other Michigan Medicine satellite locations that provide echocardiography services.

+ Arrange patient transportation.

+ Work directly with medical staff and physicians to coordinate patient care.

+ Coordinate with other clinical departments to ensure comprehensive care.

+ Redirect phone calls to appropriate offices, clinical staff, etc.

+ Verify patient demographics and insurance information.

+ Call patients to schedule or reschedule appointments.

+ Watch multiple MiChart order work queues.

+ Provide patients specific directions to prepare for testing.

+ Transcribe orders from external providers.

+ Complete medical records requests.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

+ A high school diploma or an equivalent education.

+ 3-4 years of experience.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Working knowledge of MiChart and Cadence scheduling.

+ Cisco/Finesse phone system experience.

+ Patient Tracker experience and previous experience in a scheduling environment.

+ Knowledge of basic medical terminology.

+ Experience working in a large complex health care setting.

+ Knowledge of university policies & procedures.

+ Ability to multi-task.

+ Works well in a team setting or alone.

+ Is skilled in handling challenging situations with poise and grace.

+ Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including: Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration.

+ Excellent attendance and the flexibility to change hours to provide coverage if necessary.

+ Able to work weekends (Saturday only) on a rotational basis with other staff.

+ Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team setting.

+ Communications effectively.

+ Demonstrates active listening, verbal, and information technology skills.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week, 8 hr. day shifts, Monday and Friday; 8:00 to 4:30pm, with some WFH. Saturday hours required on a rotational basis, 7am-12pm working from home.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

271155

Working Title

Patient Services Intermediate

Job Title

Patient Services Intermediate

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Echocardio Technical

Posting Begin/End Date

11/24/2025 - 12/07/2025

Salary

$45,219.20 - $65,603.20

Career Interest

Service Employees Intl Union (SEIU)